DuPage County Opinion
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Babies' deaths in Utah renew abortion questionsApr 24, 2014 5:01 am - The story of the woman in Utah accused of suffocating six of her babies immediately after birth is sending a shock wave of horror through the country. I agree that it is...
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Thanks, Wheaton, for zoning decisionApr 24, 2014 12:01 am - Thanks, Wheaton, for zoning decision I thank Mayor Gresk of Wheaton, and council members, who all except Todd Scalzo, decided against a permit allowing Cesario Buil...
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Isn't ACA what GOP wanted?Apr 24, 2014 12:01 am - Isn't ACA what GOP wanted? Republicans have for decades advocated for an American health care system with multiple options and based on for-profit insurance compani...
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Editorial: School nutrition is more than lunchApr 23, 2014 11:00 pm - Two years after the National School Lunch Program made big strides toward providing students with more nutritious food, Northwest Suburban High School District 214 is co...
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Tell us why you'd be good for our On the Table chatApr 23, 2014 5:15 am - In February, we announced plans to take part in The Chicago Community Trust's “On the Table” campaign to engage the public in building a stronger community. As a way to ...
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Don't let the '1%' take reins of governmentApr 23, 2014 5:01 am - In rebuttal to James H. Schurr and his comments on "Vote in new people to end the corruption," I'd like to say this simply is not the answer. It sounds easy. But I belie...
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Illinois should at least 'break even'Apr 22, 2014 12:01 am - Illinois should at least 'break even' I appreciate the Daily Herald's efforts to identify ways to improve the efficiency of our state and local governments. However...
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Pastors misguided belief in Fair TaxApr 21, 2014 12:01 am - I had to smile, when I read the letter from a coalition of pastors, advocating a "Fair Tax" in Illinois. The Fair Tax compels high income persons to pay a higher percent...
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Martial arts do not teach violenceApr 21, 2014 12:01 am - Recently the Daily Herald published an article titled "For Some Kids, Martial Arts Can Be Offensive." I own and operate a martial arts dojo in St. Charles, and thought s...
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Reconsider plans to end Leap programsApr 21, 2014 12:01 am - I have concerns about Naperville District 203's recently announced proposal to eliminate the long-standing Leap and K-Leap reading programs. I am the mother of three Dis...